1 Kreuzer - Frederick III (Graz) 1480-1488 front 1 Kreuzer - Frederick III (Graz) 1480-1488 back
1 Kreuzer - Frederick III (Graz) 1480-1488 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Frederick III Graz

 
Silver 1.1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Styria (Austrian States)
Duke
Frederick V (1424-1493)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1480-1488
Value
1 Kreuzer
Currency
Pfennig (800-1500)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#124588
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Shield of Styria (spitting panther) over 2 cross patées, the larger one dividing the legend. Date in 2 digits at end of legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MON NOV STI 88

Lettering (regular font): MON NOV STI 88

Comment

Friedrich III was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1452 and reigned till 1493.
AEIOU is the personnal motto of Friedrich III and its interpretation is still discussed. See for ex. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.E.I.O.U.
Other example for 1480: